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How far proximally and distally should the esophageal stent extend from the lesion?

Which one is NOT a type of self-expanding metal stent?

Which of the following is not part of the initial resuscitation of an esophageal perforation patient?

The most common cause of esophageal perforation is:

Operative intervention for perforations to the lower 1/3 of the esophagus are best approached through:

The best test for evaluation of the esophagus after caustic ingestion is:

Which of the following statements regarding caustic esophageal injuries is correct?

POEM may be a superior surgical option for which type of achalasia?

What is the most common complication following peroral endoscopic myotomy?

Which of the following non-surgical options have the highest success rate in the treatment of achalasia?

Panesophageal pressure without relaxation of the LES describes which type of achalasia?

Which of the following tests must be completed before making the diagnosis of achalasia?

A patient with long standing GERD is referred to your clinic after diagnosis of Barrett’s esophagus. They are concerned because they were told they have cancer. Barrett’s esophagus is best described as

You are completing a laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair and Nissen fundoplication for symptomatic GERD with LA Grade B esophagitis that failed medical management. You have completed a complete mediastinal dissection to the pulmonary veins; however, you still have tension the intra-abdominal portion of your esophagus with only 1.5 cm in length. The next best step is to:

45 year old male with a BMI of 35 presents with substernal, burning chest pain after spicy meals, regurgitation, abdominal bloating, and cough. He has taken proton pump inhibitors for several years twice daily without benefit to his symptoms. He has an esophagram that demonstrates reflux and a 2 cm type I hiatal hernia. He underwent a BRAVO pH probe that demonstrated positive reflux with a Demeester score of 24.5, and manometry was normal. The next best step is:

The gold standard test for the diagnosis of pathological GERD is

Typical symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are reported to have better surgical outcomes than atypical symptoms of GERD. The following are typical symptoms of GERD

In infants with long gap atresia, at what age is primary reconstruction of their atresia recommended?

Which of the following birth defects may be associated with EA/TEF

When EA and/or TEF is discovered, what additional testing should the preoperative work up include